That the uniform benefits package, called for in recommendation 1.2 of the Compensation Consultation Report, consist of the six items on pages 2, 3 and 4 of the report; and
that all dioceses be encouraged to adopt the package, on a `phase-in' basis if necessary, as outlined. CARRIED #15-10-89
That part-time employees, who are members of the General Synod Pension Plan and the Lay Retirement Plan and who work a minimum of 20 hours a week, be included in the package with a $25,000 ceiling in the life insurance component. CARRIED #16-10-89
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Mr. Douglas Reeves abstained from voting on the above motion.
That all dioceses be asked to report to the National Executive Council in May 1990 their plans for adopting the uniform benefits package as outlined. CARRIED #18-10-89
The referred motion (see page 16) was presented with a revision to the last two lines of paragraph #1. The motion now reads:
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That members of the General Synod Pension Plan who retire after 31/12/89 be continued under EHC/Vision/Dental coverage, for themselves, their surviving spouses and eligible dependent children, with the Pension Committee working out the details of how premium costs will be funded;
that dioceses, which now have such coverage for retired members, spouses and eligible dependent children, be encouraged to maintain such coverage on the current basis; and
that other dioceses be encouraged to provide such coverage for their present retired members, their surviving spouses and eligible dependent children. CARRIED #43-10-89
The report was presented by the Rt. Rev. H.J.P. Allan.
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That the block grant requests for 1988 in the amount of $2,853,865 be approved. CARRIED #24-10-87
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Notice of motion was given by Mr. Fisher concerning the incorporation of AIM [Anglicans in Mission] funds into the budget, along with Apportionment funds.
The Reverend B.H.W. Howe introduced the presentation and requested the Very Reverend J.A. Munroe to speak to the section of the Long Range Planning Committee report entitled "Spirituality in the Anglican Church of Canada: A Survey Analysis".
Dr. Andrew Harvey of the regional and Urban Studies Centre, Institute of Public Affairs, Dalhousie University, led members of Synod through the content of the report, as he reviewed statistics shown with the aid of the overhead projector.
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That the words "the prayer life" be deleted and the words "life of prayer and scripture study" be inserted in their place. CARRIED
The motion now reads:
That this General Synod commend the report on Spirituality to the House of Bishops and to the Doctrine and Worship Committee for study and especially to consider whether new programs should be initiated to strengthen and increase the life of prayer and scripture study of Canadian Anglicans.
The Rev. R. Berryman presented the Report and spoke of the Church/News Media Seminar which was held January, 1979.
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That the Program Division (Management Unit) implement, as far as possible (within budgetary limitations), the recommendations of the Officers of General Synod to
a) contract for the Canadian Press clipping service;
b) provide for adequate secretarial assistance for the Media Officer;
c) explore the possibilities of (1) audio tapes and cassettes related to media relations, (2) provision of a monthly broadsheet, (3) closer relations with diocesan editors. CARRIED
That, where a premium subsidy to the Pension Office on behalf of any diocese is necessary, the subsidy be paid first from the claims fluctuations reserve and then, if further funds are required, from the General Assessment Budget.
The above motion was referred to the Expenditures Committee. (See page 36)
The motion referred (see page 17) to the Expenditures Committee was presented with the last two lines deleted. The motion now reads:
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That, where a premium subsidy to the Pension Office on behalf of any diocese is necessary, the subsidy be paid from the claims fluctuations reserve. CARRIED #44-10-89